Under The Sun

The Paper Stars embody an image of the opening of the eyes and the taking-in of light. Illustrated otherwise, they are a catalog of human emotion punctuated by visions of a man taking responsibility for what is his. And in this chapter of this band's provenance, this tale is about taking control and carving your own, authentic road. Altman's songs are vast - in sonic dimension and lyrical aptitude. Without a doubt, Altman has a grasp on that mysterious place where the words and music intersect. At once earnest in that ultra-human pursuit of making things right - and making an attempt at anything honest, The Paper Stars is a collection of sounds and stories; perfunctory calls to everything elevated. Both transcendent and secular. Altman's lyrics wind through western canyons of love lost and every dawn of solace washed in bright lights. -Denver Syntax.